Mission
Our mission is to create a powerful and economically vibrant Central City. Our work focuses on building assets and opportunities, leadership development, and advocacy.
Vision
We envision a Central City where quality of life for everyone is defined by high quality schools, full employment, an abundance of business and entrepreneurial opportunities, and a healthy and safe environment.
Values
We promote collaboration and the practice of fairness and reciprocity.
We are dedicated to embracing diversity.
We are committed to the ethics of compassion and respect.
We actively and diligently resist racism and classism.
We encourage environmentally responsible development.
We value the influence of culture in the development of healthy community life.
Our Team
Tanya Renee James, MSW – Executive Director
trjames@myccra.org
Maggie Hermann – Community Engagement Associate
maggiehermann@myccra.org
Lolita M. Ross, MPPA, PMP – Organizational Development Consultant
lross@sharedstrategygroup.com
Our Board
Reverend Samson Skip Alexander | Board Member Emeritus | Civil Rights Activist
Carol Sutton | Treasurer | Working Actress and Culture Bearer
Carol Bebelle | Executive Director | Ashé Cultural Arts Center
Julie Menhati Singleton | Business Owner | The Breath is Life Healing & Wellness Center
Lisa Mazique | Community Developer | Central City EOC
Bahiy Watson | Executive Director and Engineer | The 1881 Institute of Technology
Adele London | Business Advisor | Goodwork Network
Karen Evans | Executive Director | New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board